Strawberry storage hacks to help fruit ‘maintain freshness’ for two weeks
Strawberries are a delicious fruit, but due to their short shelf life, are one of the most wasted fruits. Here are three storage solutions to make them last for longer.
Fruit going off fast all comes down to moisture, and strawberries have a very high moisture content.
Berries tend to be quite porous and water-rich meaning they soak up excess moisture in their environment very easily.
Luckily, there are some ways to keep them fresher for longer as we head into the height of the summer.
Express.co.uk previously spoke to British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston who shared the top tips.
The expert commented: “When it comes to storing berries, wash them and pop them in the fridge to keep them fresher for longer.
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“However, remember to take them out a couple of hours before eating so they can warm up to room temperature to release their wonderful natural flavours and sugars.
“Storing berries in glass mason jars or airtight containers can also help them last longer.
“Whilst laying berries on a paper towel to absorb moisture can also help maintain freshness.”
Keeping strawberries in airtight containers means the excess moisture from the environment won’t be able to get to the fruit.
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However, if possible, make sure they are laying flat on one layer to avoid mould growing.
Keeping them in this manner could make berries stay fresh for two weeks, compared to their few-day life span when kept in the supermarket container.
Richard Price from Britsuperstore recommended storing the fruit in a proper container with ventilation holes.
According to Richard, airtight containers can trap moisture, “accelerating spoilage”, and is often a mistake many people make.
Another mistake is leaving them in the plastic bag they came in, which is often not suitable for longer-term storage.